East Columbia, TX, United States
Near Site of Dance Gun Shop. Started on Brazos River in 1850 by brothers J. H., George, and David Dance. Shop produced guns which helped arm the Confederacy during Civil War, 1862-65. The firearms were noted for precision. Shop also made machinery for grist mills, cotton gins, sugar refineries, and
sawmills. (1970) #9553
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 21706 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off